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1 Samuel 20:17
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KJ21
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
ASV
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
AMP
Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, for Jonathan loved him as himself.
AMPC
And Jonathan caused David to swear again by his love for him, for Jonathan loved him as he loved his own life.
BRG
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
CSB
Jonathan once again swore to David in his love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.
CSBA
Jonathan once again swore to David in his love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.
CEB
So Jonathan again made a pledge to David because he loved David as much as himself.
CJB
Y’honatan had David swear it again, because of the love he had for him — he loved him as he loved himself.
CEV
Jonathan thought as much of David as he did of himself, so he asked David to promise once more that he would be a loyal friend.
DARBY
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, by the love he had for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
DRA
And Jonathan swore again to David, because he loved him: for he loved him as his own soul.
ERV
Jonathan loved David as himself, and because of this love, he asked David to repeat this agreement for himself.
EASY
Jonathan asked David to promise again that they would be friends. That was because Jonathan loved David as much as he loved his own life.
EHV
Then Jonathan had David repeat the oath, because of the love that he had for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
ESV
And Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
ESVUK
And Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
EXB
And Jonathan asked David to repeat his ·promise [vow; oath] of love for him, because he loved David as much as he loved ·himself [L his own life/soul].
GNV
And again Jonathan swore unto David, because he loved him (for he loved him as his own soul,)
GW
Once again Jonathan swore an oath to David because of his love for David. He loved David as much as ⌞he loved⌟ himself.
GNT
Once again Jonathan made David promise to love him, for Jonathan loved David as much as he loved himself.
HCSB
Jonathan once again swore to David in his love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.
ICB
And Jonathan asked David to repeat his promise of love for him. He did this because he loved David as much as he loved himself.
ISV
Jonathan made David vow again out of his love for him, because he loved him as himself.
JUB
And Jonathan swore unto David again because he loved him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
KJV
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
AKJV
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
LSB
And Jonathan made David swear again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own soul.
LEB
And Jonathan again made David swear an oath, because he loved him; for with the love of his soul he loved him.
TLB
But Jonathan made David swear to it again, this time by his love for him, for he loved him as much as he loved himself.
MSG
“Come outside,” said Jonathan. “Let’s go to the field.” When the two of them were out in the field, Jonathan said, “As God, the God of Israel, is my witness, by this time tomorrow I’ll get it out of my father how he feels about you. Then I’ll let you know what I learn. May God do his worst to me if I let you down! If my father still intends to kill you, I’ll tell you and get you out of here in one piece. And God be with you as he’s been with my father! If I make it through this alive, continue to be my covenant friend. And if I die, keep the covenant friendship with my family—forever. And when God finally rids the earth of David’s enemies, stay loyal to Jonathan!” Jonathan repeated his pledge of love and friendship for David. He loved David more than his own soul!
MEV
Jonathan made David swear again, because he loved him. For he loved him as he loved his own soul.
NOG
Once again Jonathan swore an oath to David because of his love for David. He loved David as much as he loved himself.
NABRE
And in his love for David, Jonathan renewed his oath to him, because he loved him as he loved himself.
NASB
And Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own life.
NASB1995
Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own life.
NCB
Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him, for he loved him more than he loved himself.
NCV
And Jonathan asked David to repeat his promise of love for him, because he loved David as much as he loved himself.
NET
Jonathan once again took an oath with David, because he loved him. In fact Jonathan loved him as much as he did his own life.
NIRV
Jonathan had David promise his friendship again because he loved him. In fact, Jonathan loved David just as he loved himself.
NIV
And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.
NIVUK
And Jonathan made David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.
NKJV
Now Jonathan again caused David to vow, because he loved him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
NLV
Jonathan made David promise again, by his love for him. For he loved him as he loved his own life.
NLT
And Jonathan made David reaffirm his vow of friendship again, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.
NRSVA
Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him; for he loved him as he loved his own life.
NRSVACE
Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him; for he loved him as he loved his own life.
NRSVCE
Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him; for he loved him as he loved his own life.
NRSVUE
Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him, for he loved him as he loved his own life.
OJB
And Yonatan caused Dovid to swear a shevua again, because he loved him; for he loved him with the ahavat nafsho (with the love of his own nefesh, self).
RGT
And again, Jonathan swore to David, because he loved him (for he loved him as his own soul).
RSV
And Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
RSVCE
And Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
TLV
Jonathan made David swear again because of the love he had for him, for he loved him as he loved himself.
VOICE
And Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him, for Jonathan loved him more than life itself.
WEB
Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
WYC
And Jonathan added to swear steadfastly to David, for he loved him; for he loved so David, as his own soul. (And Jonathan added to steadfastly swear to David, for he loved him; yea, he loved David as much as his own life.)
YLT
and Jonathan addeth to cause David to swear, because he loveth him, for with the love of his own soul he hath loved him.
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